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MAINE FOCUS

A Maine hospital may have enough surgical masks for 2 weeks. It has 2 coronavirus patients.

Medical staff at MaineGeneral Medical Center, which has campuses in Augusta and Waterville, have enough basic surgical masks to last about one to two weeks at their current rate of usage, according to an email sent by the top hospital administrator to staff on Wednesday. Read More

March 27 evening update: Latest on the coronavirus and Maine

168 cases of coronavirus now confirmed in Maine

Trump signs $2.2T stimulus after swift congressional votes

Maine reports first coronavirus death

Janet Mills’ business closure order included gun shops. Here’s how some are staying open.

Before the virus, Maine’s jobless rate was on a 50-month hot streak

Janet Mills wants visitors coming to Maine from areas hard-hit by virus to quarantine

Have you filed for unemployment due to the coronavirus in Maine? We want to hear from you.

A record number of people in Maine and the U.S. filed for unemployment insurance last week in one of the biggest signs of economic fallout from the new coronavirus pandemic. Read More

Maine motor vehicle-related expirations extended

Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap announced Friday that many credentials issued by the Bureau of Motor Vehicles that expire within the current state emergency period will be extended. Read More

WEEKENDER

How Maine artists and organizations can entertain you from a distance

Countless individuals, bands groups and organizations are offering free live streams of their work, be it concerts, tours, workshops or full performances. Here are some of our favorites, both local and not. Read More

These UMaine student-teachers are spending their semester on the job remotely

“We’ve been going on and encouraging the students to add pictures and videos of them doing the packets and any other educational things they’ve been doing at this time." Read More

OPINION

Shoveling money out of airplanes looks good to Republicans

Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times. The BDN publishes opinions from partner news services to bring a wider variety of perspectives to readers. Read More

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How Mainers celebrate birthdays during while social distancing

With social distancing, self-isolation and self-quarantine, celebrating is a little more challenging than usual. Read More

Maine Catholics must worship online during Holy Week due to virus outbreak

Why Maine’s hospitality-driven economy was so vulnerable to coronavirus

4 dead, 138 sick on Holland America cruise ship headed toward Florida

Cruise stocks sink after missing out on economic-relief bill

New Hampshire to get at least $1.25B in virus relief package

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Obscured for years, controversial ‘Googley-Eyed Jesus’ mural makes return in South Portland

A long-obscured mural on Holy Cross church referred to by many locals at the "Googley-Eyed Jesus" is once again visible to the public. Read More

William Dufris, voice actor for ‘Bob the Builder’ and Houlton native, dies at 62

Houlton native William Dufris, a voice actor best known for the popular children’s television character “Bob the Builder”, died Tuesday, March 24. Read More

How to celebrate a birthday in the time of COVID-19

Celebrating your birthday during the coronavirus can seem logically impossible. Throwing a party is a no-go while practicing social distancing, self-isolation or self-quarantine. At times, too, it may feel inappropriate to celebrate at all. Read More

Janet Mills extends boating registration deadline

Gov. Janet Mills announced Friday that the deadline to register boats has been extended to April 30. Boat owners are allowed to operate without a current 2020 registration and milfoil sticker. Read More

Maine ag operations see unprecedented demand amid coronavirus concerns

Most years, mid-March is a slow time for the Winter Buying Club at Bahner Farm in Belmont, as the season winds down and the amount of produce available dwindles. Not this year. Read More

Man charged with domestic violence after standoff with police

Paul Legasse, 40 was charged with domestic violence assault and criminal threatening, authorities said. Read More

Police identify slain Blue Hill shooting victim

Maine marijuana company sues state over residency requirement

Police investigate fatal Blue Hill shooting

Man becomes 2nd person charged in Waterville drive-by shooting

UMaine student charged in dorm fire

EDITORIAL

Follow the advice of the experts on coronavirus

Act like the virus is in your community, because it probably is. That means staying home if possible, washing your hands frequently and going out only for essentials. And, expect to do so long beyond Easter. Read More

OPINION

President Trump is keeping Mainers safe

GEORGE DANBY | EDITORIAL CARTOONIST

The Wizard of Oz

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EDITORIAL

A clear way to help during coronavirus uncertainty: Give blood

DAVID FARMER

COVID-19 shows that all workers are essential

PINE TREE POLITICS

A look back to the early days of coronavirus in Maine

BLACK BEARS FLASHBACK

UMaine lefty who pitched in the majors still involved in baseball

It was 25 years ago that Larry Thomas realized his dream of pitching in the major leagues. Read More

More Maine golf courses opening and taking safety precautions against COVID-19 exposure

NCAA to vote Monday on more eligibility for Div. I spring athletes affected by virus

Pandemic fallout: NCAA slashes distribution by $375 million

MLB players agree to accept 4 percent of 2020 salaries if season is canceled

Jimmy Howard recounts UMaine’s thrilling 2004 Hockey East title game

After a decade, The Brad Hutchinson Project’s fan base continues to grow

Jam bands are bands that play songs made up of a great deal of improvisation (or “jams”) over chord progressions and a groovy rhythm section. A jam band’s sound is typically comprised of a beautifully mixed blend of folk, country, rock, and jazz with each band leaning more… Read More

Abbe Museum cancels 2020 Indian Market in light of COVID-19 concerns

Good Shepherd Food Bank partners with L.L.Bean to accelerate food access

Maine Marathon announces Teens to Trails as 2020 beneficiary

Unity College is positioned to become America’s next Bee Campus

Maine credit unions are a safe place for your money

Mysterious Bangor book found

How to make a candle

1-minute hike: Lookout Rock in Brooksville

BANGOR METRO

How quieting the mind can benefit your life

In the past two decades, the practice of mindfulness and meditation has gone from being a spiritual practice done at ashrams in India, where it originated thousands of years ago, to the mainstream as the celebrities who tout its benefits. Read More

POLL QUESTION

Why Maine’s doctors and researchers want to watch you sleep

Certain factors in Maine make the struggle for sleep in the Pine Tree State unique. Read More

Here’s where you can forest bathe in Maine

A practice that originated in Japan, forest bathing — “shinrin-yoku” in Japanese — is a form of therapy or healing that involves immersing and being present in nature. Read More